24 Hour Plumber, Furnace Repair, and AC Repair in Mars, PA

Because of the temperature extremes throughout Mars, PA known for temperate summers and harsher winters, Mars residents rely on McDonald Plumbing & HVAC for all their plumbing and seasonal HVAC needs.

Finding a trustworthy plumber and HVAC contractor is critical to your home’s comfort and efficiency – that’s why McDonald backs all our services with a 100% Customer Satisfaction guarantee! With over 60 years of experience, we have been servicing the Greater Pittsburgh area - both businesses and homes – with all their plumbing, heating, and cooling needs.

In addition to installation and repairs, we perform routine maintenance on air conditioning systems to ensure they are running correctly and efficiently to stay ahead of any problems that could cost you money later.

Need a Plumber in Mars, PA?

Whether it’s a clogged drain, sewage backup, toilet installation, gas line repair or any other plumbing emergency, our plumbers have seen it all and fixed it all!

In addition to servicing all plumbing issues and emergencies, we are highly recommended for remodeling and renovations. Our top-rated plumbers complete in-depth training each year to stay up-to-date on all aspects of plumbing repairs and new plumbing installations so you can relax knowing that your home remodeling project is in experienced and trustworthy hands.

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Furnace Repair in Mars, PA

Don’t get stuck in the cold this winter!

For Western Pennsylvania’s frigid winter months, McDonald Plumbing & HVAC installs new furnaces and repairs your existing furnace. We address all your heating needs for the challenges Western Pennsylvania’s bitter-cold winters have to offer to keep you and your family warm all season long.

We have been servicing the Mars, PA area for over 60 years for all their heating needs throughout the harsh Mars winters. As a result, our professional HVAC contractors have built a trustworthy and highly-recommended reputation throughout the area.

Why You Should Choose McDonald Plumbing & HVAC

Our professional plumbers and NATE-certified HVAC technicians receive regular training to ensure we stay up-to-date on plumbing skills and able to utilize the most advanced equipment and technology to get the job done right the first time. Our licensed and insured staff are highly trusted and recommended, so your home is in good hands with us!

In addition, we are available 24/7 – including all weekends and holidays to take care of all your HVAC and plumbing needs. We are open 24 hours so that you are never stuck in the sweltering summer heat waiting for an AC repair or a broken furnace in the cold Mars, PA winters.

Besides offering you top-of-the-line installation of new systems and expert repairs, we offer all our customers an Energy Maintenance Agreement (EMA) so that you stay ahead of any HVAC or plumbing issues and emergencies.

Mars, PA – Climate Trends

Mars, PA, experiences an average of 164 sunny days each year. On average, the town gets about 40 inches of rain per year (this is only one point above the national average of 39). This works out to be about 82 days per year where some precipitation is seen.

Summer is temperate, with temperatures in July averaging 82 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cold winter months, temperatures can be much more extreme, with average January temperatures falling to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and often times, even lower. At approximately 32 inches of snow, Mars, PA sees slightly more snowfall than the national average of 25 inches.

Historical Facts About Mars, PA

The first settlers arrived in the Mars, PA area in 1792. They found beautiful, scenic land with a multitude of uses and decided to call it home. Farming, ranching, and railroad commerce formed the foundation of early enterprise in the Mars, PA, area.

Starting as early as 1798, several landowners purchased larger tracts of land for purposes that included construction of water-powered gristmills for grinding feed for cattle. As ranchers and farmers regularly convened on the small town, additional entrepreneurs moved into the area to set up shop.

In 1873, a son of one of the founding landowners, a man named Samuel Parks, built the town’s first post office, which was located inside his home. However, the town needed a name so the post could be delivered. It is still a subject of intense speculation and debate as to how the name “Mars” was chosen, but it stuck!

In this way, Mars, PA, joined a growing constellation of other small towns like Venus, PA (55 miles away), Mercury, NV (1,875 miles away), Jupiter, FL (925 miles away) and, of course, the big red planet itself, estimated to be 35 million miles away from its Earth-bound namesake.

Today, the citizens of Mars are known alternately as “Martians” or “Planets” (after the area’s beloved high school sports team, the “Fightin’ Planets”).

Population in Mars, PA

The most current population census places the local population at 1,658. About half the residents are married, and 30 percent have kids. The average age is 49. The predominant ethnicity is Caucasian and the predominant religion is Christianity.

There are slightly more females (51.3 percent) than males (48.7 percent) living in Mars, PA.

The median home value in Mars, PA, is just under $245,000. Approximately 71 percent of homeowners are currently carrying a mortgage. For renters, the average monthly rent is just over $1,200.

Mars, PA – School Districts

The Mars, PA, area is served by the Mars Area School District. The district encompasses five schools, primary through high school and encompassing about 46 square miles. The district is located in a rapidly growing rural and suburban area in Butler County, just north of Pittsburgh. The school colors are blue and gold to complement the district’s Fightin’ Planet mascot.

The high school in the district is ranked highly statewide. In 2014, the Mars Area High School was ranked 29th out of 580 public high schools across the state.

The school district itself is ranked 111th out of the 498 school districts in the state of Pennsylvania from an analysis of three years of student academic test scores on the PSSA. The high school is ranked 29th out of 580 PA high schools and the middle school is ranked 33rd out of 141 PA middle schools.

Things to Do in Mars, PA

Mars, PA, is located in southern Butler County. It is halfway between Pittsburgh, PA, and Butler, PA, each of which is about a one-half hour drive.

Yearly, Mars residents put on a showy light display for the Fourth of July and again on the first day of its namesake planet’s New Year (the next Martian New Year celebration is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 23, 2019).

The annual Apple Fest is also a pretty big deal in the local surrounding areas, attracting a reliable crowd to sample the wares of local artisans, merchants and restaurateurs and to participate in family-oriented crafts while listening to great local music.

You can’t visit Mars, PA, without having your picture taken with the flying saucer that marks the center of the town square, after which many tourists head straight to the post office to post off letters to friends and family with a return address stamped “Mars, PA.” There are also numerous quaint local shops and museums that can give you a more complete picture of how the town initially sprang to life and has been growing ever since!

The surrounding area is lush with a lovely assortment of natural parks, forests, and memorials where you can picnic, hike, walk and enjoy nature.

Notable Mars, PA, Residents

While most of the real movers and shakers in Mars, PA, have gone about their town-building efforts largely unsung, the town has also produced its own galaxy of stars who have ensured it stays prominently featured on the national map.

The latest notable “Martians” include the King Family (of “Farm Kings” reality television fame), Christi and Chloe Lukasiak (from the popular television show “Dance Moms”) and Gino Crognale (he won an Emmy for his role on “The Walking Dead”).

Fun Facts About Mars, PA

The town’s unique name has brought the area all kinds of unanticipated recognition from across the globe.

The USS Mars, or AFS-1, was the first ship of her kind in the U.S. Naval Fleet. Her name was taken from none other than Mars, PA. The township was the beneficiary of her bell when the ship sank in 2006.

In 2011, when the Walt Disney film company released its feature film “Mars Needs Moms,” the public relations spokesperson invited the entire Mars, PA, elementary school to attend the premiere in nearby Pittsburgh, PA. The elementary school students were the only students invited to attend the Pittsburgh premiere!

The town has also “starred” in several other creative ventures, including several films, a salad dressing commercial and a music album by Canadian artist John Southworth.

Because of the contrast between the warm and cold seasons in the Mars, PA, area, residents rely on local air conditioning and heating experts and plumbing services to ensure their homes stay weather-ready year-round.

McDonald Plumbing & HVAC, Inc., serves many homeowners in and around the Mars, PA area, providing all the residents’ plumbing, heating, and cooling solutions.